Sour Grapes Hot dog heaven in VictoriaWith just a glance around at all the burger joints in Victoria, it’s easy to see that this town has no shortage of love for meat-on-a-bun-based cuisine. In recent years, Victoria has experienced something of a burger boom, with new restaurants like Bin 4 and Big Wheel Burger attracting lineups of hungry customers with a […] Continue Reading |
Ability’s Muse: Hello, my name is (dis)abilityIt takes no effort to see a pair of crutches or a wheelchair, to mark someone exclusively as a (dis)abled person if they meet our society’s criteria as so, but it’s a painstakingly difficult process to learn to stop categorizing and to begin the journey to look deeper. Imagine a world where we are individuals […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: US should look to Canada’s same-sex marriagesIn 1996, then US president Bill Clinton signed into law the Defence of Marriage Act (DOMA). This act restricted federal accessibility to only opposite-sex couples and if any state did allow same-sex unions it wouldn’t be recognized across state lines. The past few weeks have seen the marriage debate in the US heat up with […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Victoria’s Beach House tasty but priceyThe Beach House Restaurant, located on Cordova Bay Road in Saanich, is exactly what its name implies: a restaurant on the beach. As one may expect, they do quite a bit of seafood fare, usually with an Italian spin. The Beach House is situated right on the beach with a gorgeous view of the ocean […] Continue Reading |
Speaker’s Corner: The last wordSince Dale Carnegie wrote The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking, other teachers have taken his lead in the school of public speaking. With online tutorials, and a Toastmaster’s club around every corner, improving your communication skills today is as easy as, well, A-B-C. I thought I’d let Carnegie’s wife, Dorothy, finish this final […] Continue Reading |
Ability’s Muse: To disclose or not to discloseMany students who identify as having a (dis)ability find themselves struggling with the lack of flexibility offered in school curriculum. The current structure of our schools is rigid and caters primarily to certain learning styles and abilities. It’s possible to request accommodations, but often not without disclosing one’s (dis)ability. There can be a lot of […] Continue Reading |
In Search of Lost Time: Taking the first stepsIt can be difficult when initially claiming our sexual identity, or other identities. For some of us, there’s a long, internal dialogue that occurs before ever acting upon our feelings and taking agency over ourselves. Others seem to come into it more readily. It’s a hard path to stray from the hegemony and trade what […] Continue Reading |
Noms!: Meatball bonanzaEating food is great but making food every day is not cool. The solution? Make bulk meals. They’re cheaper, often quite easy, and supply several lunches/dinners for the days to come. One of my favorite bulk meals is meatballs: they’re inexpensive, taste great, and make amazing sandwiches for lunches. Plus, I’m sure there are numerous […] Continue Reading |
A message from the Camosun College student society: Time to de-stressThe end of the semester is fast approaching and for many that signals an increase in feelings of stress. The truth is being a student takes a lot out of us, and after two and a half months of constant readings, responses, exams, essays, and presentations we are all exhausted and ready for a break. […] Continue Reading |
Speaker’s Corner: Plagiarizing versus competingIn its many renderings, one popular Bible quote suggests originality is impossible. “The thing that has been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 9:1) This is where character and free will come in. The […] Continue Reading |
